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five things you should know one You can lead a normal life. Having asthma doesn't mean you have to live with frequent asthma symptoms. Learn about your asthma and discuss it with your healthcare professional. two There are two main components of asthma—constriction and inflammation. Both play an important role in asthma. Helping to control them can reduce the frequency of asthma symptoms, reduce the need for fast-acting inhalers, improve lung function, and reduce the frequency and severity of asthma attacks. three Identify and avoid your triggers. Triggers are irritants in the environment that can provoke an asthma attack. Know what your triggers are and learn how to avoid them when you can. four Medications are available that can help treat constriction and inflammation. Treating constriction and inflammation can reduce asthma symptoms and help prevent asthma attacks. five Daily treatment and sticking to a plan every day is critical. Along with your healthcare professional, you'll develop a plan that will help you manage your asthma effectively. An Asthma Action Plan provides specific instructions on how to treat your asthma based on the daily monitoring of your asthma symptoms and peak flow readings. Remember, your asthma does not go away just because your symptoms do. You need to care for your asthma every day to keep it in check. |
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